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How can you find job openings or work?

Last updated: 26/11/2025, 11:00

In this day and age, companies and employers share job openings mostly online. If you are looking for work in the Netherlands, you can find vacancies on many websites. Below you can read where to best start your job search.

Search several sites for job openings

There are many ways to find work in the Netherlands. You can search online on job websites, register with an employment agency or ask for help from the municipality or organisations for newcomers. Do not wait too long and start looking for work today. This way you will take the first step towards your new future in the Netherlands.

Temporary employment agencies are ready for you

Temporary employment agencies help you find temporary or permanent work. You can register for free. An employee will look with you for jobs that suit you.

Randstad

Randstad is one of the largest employment agencies in the world, with job vacancies in a wide variety of fields.

Adecco

Adecco offers work in fields such as administration, engineering and logistics.

Manpower

Manpower specialises in jobs in industry, logistics and administration.

In this article you can read all about temporary employment agencies."

With job placement, you will find a job faster

Are you looking for work, but not sure where to start? In the Netherlands, you can get help finding a job. This is called job placement. This means that an organisation or person helps you find work that suits you.

Job placement, for example, is done through the UWV, the municipality or an employment agency. Sometimes a company also asks an

to look for good workers. You can also apply to such an agency yourself. They will help you apply and find a job that suits your training or experience.


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